basic function

Frequency: 8.115.8 per million words

The fundamental purpose of something.

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  • The basic function of a thermostat is to regulate temperature.
  • A chair’s basic function is to provide a place to sit, even if the design is artistic.
  • This app’s basic functions include messaging and file sharing.
  • In biology, the basic function of red blood cells is to carry oxygen.
  • At its core, the committee’s basic function is oversight.
  • The remote still performs its basic function despite the worn buttons.
  • Good laws serve the basic function of protecting citizens’ rights.
  • After the update, the camera lost its basic functions until we rebooted it.
  • In an essay, the introduction’s basic function is to frame the topic.
  • For a nonprofit, fundraising is a basic function that enables its mission.